Xi Niu Cai Jing·2025-09-25 05:56Group 1 - Futu Securities has changed its account opening requirements for mainland Chinese clients, now requiring overseas permanent residency identification [2] - Currently, Futu Securities only supports account openings for clients with Hong Kong or Macau ID cards during a system upgrade [2] - Tiger Brokers has also adjusted its account opening policy, no longer accepting mainland Chinese residents with overseas work or living proof for account applications [2] Group 2 - Previously, Futu Securities allowed mainland clients to open accounts only if they were actually working or living abroad, requiring both a valid mainland ID and relevant overseas proof [2] - Tiger Brokers' previous policy required mainland clients living abroad to provide valid documentation such as local work visas or residence permits [3]